The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad Alumni : A Mixed Methods Investigation

Name: The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad Alumni : A Mixed Methods Investigation
Brand: Celeste Kinginger
SKU: 9781800412491
Price: 34.60 GBP
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by Celeste Kinginger

Title:

Author:

Celeste Kinginger

Series (if any):

New Perspectives on Language and Education

Edited by:

Jingyuan Zhuang

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

190 pages

Publisher:

Channel View Publications

ISBN-13:

9781800412491

EAN:

9781800412491

Classifications:

Language teaching and learning

Weight (g):

444

Dimensions (mm):

155 x 234 x 14

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£34.60

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Description

This book investigates the impact of language learning and study abroad on the career options and choices of US-based alumni of all ages. It reports on the results of a mixed-methods study which used both an extensive nationwide survey and qualitative life history interviews with 54 participants systematically selected to represent a broad range of backgrounds and professions. International education experiences are shown to exert considerable influence on the aspirations and career paths of individuals in a wide variety of fields (e.g. education, healthcare, business, government service). The long-term benefits of language study are illustrated both in narratives from individuals whose work requires proficiency beyond English and from participant comments on improvement in their use of English for international communication. The book will be of relevance to a wide audience of international education professionals in addition to researchers and students in applied linguistics and language education.